Workshop bike stand

[LBKloppers]

Thanks for the quick reply. R400 is really inexpensive.

 

Is it strong enough to hold a downhill bike? 16kgs?

I've been working with one holding an old school tandem. No problems at all.

[The Ouzo]

thread revival here.

 

bike stands, whats better, quick release clamp or normal screw type clamp?

[ChrisF]

thread revival here.

 

bike stands, whats better, quick release clamp or normal screw type clamp?

 

Quick release !!!!

 

Pick the bike up, balance with ONE hand, while you operate the quick release with the other hand.

 

 

 

 

 

BUT ... you VERY soon figure out the correct setting for the quick release ....

 

 

With Maritz'z 24'' the quick release is set .... two turns out with the wingnut to use it on a 29er ....

Edited August 17, 2019 by ChrisF

[S-Works]

Hi,

I gave very good secondhand one for you Ultimate Support one 

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I have been looking at purchasing a workshop bike stand for repairs at home, but are only managing to find exorbitantly priced options in LBS - over R4k. There are a couple of good ones on CRC -

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/park-tool-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs10/rp-prod12702

 

But does anyone know of better local options. Is there someone who produces them locally?

 

Thanks.

[Stockman]

Ok, so we pull this thread into 2023.

We have recently purchased ebikes and I am wanting to get a bike stand for services and cleaning. Any suggestion (other than Park) that will be strong enough to handle the 23-25kg bikes.

 

[sirmoun10goat]

Why not Park? If it’s a price thing, all good bike stands fall in a price range if Park, even more expensive. There is a reason for the price-the slate sturdy and hold bike still. Cheaper options are not a stable, and the clamps are weaker so the bike moves around a lot

[michaelbiker]

Yeah with a Park, you buy once you cry once. It will last a lifetime.

My PCS-10 is going on 8 years old and it still looks like new.

If you are on a tight budget, these don't look too bad, but I can't say how durable they are. The clamp appears to be reinforced plastic: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lifeline-home-mechanic-workstand-inc-mat

[BaGearA]

Unior , they make some hardcore work stands 

 

6-8 week lead time from ORE energy in Cape town

[Trashy]

6 hours ago, michaelbiker said:

Yeah with a Park, you buy once you cry once. It will last a lifetime.

My PCS-10 is going on 8 years old and it still looks like new.

If you are on a tight budget, these don't look too bad, but I can't say how durable they are. The clamp appears to be reinforced plastic: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lifeline-home-mechanic-workstand-inc-mat

I have one of these and it's very decent, but I wouldn't buy it if I had an e-bike.